1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of run in
Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Max last went on her On Tour (Finally) run in Summer 2023, following the release of her second album Diamonds & Dancefloors.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 June 2025
An explosive run-in to the end the season Elsewhere, the first North London derby of the season falls on November 22 when Arsenal host Tottenham at the Emirates.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Verb
The Rays just put up 24 runs in three games while sweeping the Mets.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Max last went on her On Tour (Finally) run in Summer 2023, following the release of her second album Diamonds & Dancefloors.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Noun
Brown has had multiple run-ins with law enforcement over the years.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 20 June 2025
An explosive run-in to the end the season Elsewhere, the first North London derby of the season falls on November 22 when Arsenal host Tottenham at the Emirates.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
Verb
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For more information, visit Ransom Sake (ransomsake.com), home to a host of fun facts, blog posts and more, including this pro’s own tasting notes, as well as info on upcoming events.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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But three attorneys who regularly visit the facility said their clients have consistently described sleeping on floors or in plastic containers fitted with thin mats.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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Her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, was initially arrested in June 2019, along with Troconis, and charged with tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Police arrested and removed nearly a dozen union workers protesting Mayor Daniel Lurie during a San Francisco City Hall meeting on Tuesday, showing the new mayor’s rocky relationship with Big Labor.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
18 June 2025
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Plant, then 18, had a brief but powerful encounter with the princess that sparked her lifelong mission to honor Diana’s legacy.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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But policing experts say the aggressive approach is provoking unnecessarily dangerous encounters.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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In 2024, the DEA seized more than 60 million counterfeit pills and nearly 8,000 pounds of fentanyl powder nationwide — enough to deliver more than 380 million lethal doses.—
Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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Holding its 24th edition from July 4 – 12, the Swiss showcase for fantastical film, Asian cinema and digital creation has evolved in tow, growing from upstart to institution as outré fare and auteurs seized ever-greater opportunities.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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In the few months since its launch, JD.com has grabbed 7.5% of China’s food-delivery market after its daily meal orders reached 20 million on May 13, according to a May 14 research note from Blue Lotus Capital Advisors.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In Monday night’s first quarter after falling to the court, Haliburton winced and grabbed his lower right leg.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Journal comes over from iOS to help organise your thoughts and ideas—no doubt with some Continuity for synchronising, and a new Phone app supports calls and messaging again through Continuity.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Tyrese Martin, who came over with Hurley from Rhode Island, went in the second round in 2022 and established himself with the Brooklyn Nets last year.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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Only with the arrival of Renato Paiva — another Portuguese coach — did things begin to pick up again.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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And those are skills that don’t require a college degree to pick up.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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The company has positioned AI agents as the next step in customer relationship management.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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One of the steps in my application process included showing proof of income and sharing my U.S. tax records.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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“Run in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run%20in. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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